SEN Teaching Assistant

senploy; Wales; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational support organization in Wales seeks an SEN Teaching Assistant to help pupils with Special Educational Needs. The role involves providing support on a 1:1 and small group basis, assisting teachers, and promoting positive behaviour. The ideal candidate will have experience working with SEN, strong communication skills, and a commitment to the welfare of children.

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting behaviour and communication needs.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
• Ability to maintain detailed records of pupil progress.

Responsibilities

• Support the learning and emotional wellbeing of pupils with SEN.
• Assist in the planning and delivery of activities and interventions.
• Promote positive behaviour and manage challenging behaviour.
• Create a safe and inclusive environment for pupils.

Skills

Experience working with children or young people with SEN

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to work well as part of a team

Nurturing, patient, and flexible approach

Job description

To work under the direction of the class teacher and senior staff to support pupils with Special Educational Needs (SEN) in accessing a broad and balanced curriculum. The SEN Teaching Assistant will play a vital role in helping pupils develop both educationally and socially, working 1:1 or with small groups, and supporting behaviour, communication, and physical needs as appropriate.
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Support the learning and emotional wellbeing of pupils with SEN on a 1:1 or small group basis.


Support the learning and emotional wellbeing of pupils with SEN on a 1:1 or small group basis.
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Assist in the planning, preparation, and delivery of activities and interventions that meet individual needs.


Assist in the planning, preparation, and delivery of activities and interventions that meet individual needs.
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Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and other professionals.


Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and other professionals.
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Promote positive behaviour and help manage challenging behaviour in line with school policies.


Promote positive behaviour and help manage challenging behaviour in line with school policies.
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Support the development of pupils' communication and interaction skills.


Support the development of pupils' communication and interaction skills.
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Help maintain detailed and accurate records of pupil progress and behaviour.


Help maintain detailed and accurate records of pupil progress and behaviour.
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Support pupils with personal care and hygiene needs, where required.


Support pupils with personal care and hygiene needs, where required.
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Create a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment for all pupils.


Create a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment for all pupils.
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Attend training sessions and team meetings as required.


Attend training sessions and team meetings as required.

Essential:
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Experience working with children or young people with SEN.


Experience working with children or young people with SEN.
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A nurturing, patient, and flexible approach.


A nurturing, patient, and flexible approach.
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Strong communication and interpersonal skills.


Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
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Ability to work well as part of a team.


Ability to work well as part of a team.
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Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.


Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.